The Entire Running Back Position

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The Steelers’ running game was very inconsistent and disappointing in 2012 with Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Rashard Mendenhall as the primary backs. As a team, the Steelers finished 26th in the league in rushing with Dwyer leading the team with 623 yards.

Although there has been criticism about Dwyer, I thought he did a pretty good job in 2012 and will come into camp ready to fight for a spot. We all know Redman is ready to fight for the starting job and Stephens-Howling is going to give the team a nice option on third downs.

Le’Veon Bell was drafted to eventually be the starting running back, and he should win the job out of camp.

The entire position is going to be fun to watch in camp and the Steelers’ running game should be much improved in 2013.

Adrian Robinson OLB

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Adrian Robinson showed enough potential to the team in last year’s preseason to warrant it keeping him on the roster for the entire season.

This year Robinson will have to prove he has made some kind of development in the other areas of his game. He already flashed the potential to be a pass-rushing threat; now he needs to show he can hold up against the run and possibly contribute on special teams.

I don’t think the team would let him take up a roster spot for an entire season if it didn’t think Robinson would even compete for a roster spot in 2013.

Though the Steelers drafted Jarvis Jones in the first round, they will probably lose Jason Worilds to free agency next offseason, and they need depth at the position.

David Gilreath WR

The Steelers' top four wide receivers are set right now with Antonio Brown, Emmanuel Sanders, Jerricho Cotchery and Markus Wheaton.

Behind those four, however, the team has the 35-year-old Plaxico Burress and then a group of young guys fighting for a spot.

I’m still not certain Burress is a lock to make the roster, but even if he is, the team could keep six receivers on the roster.

David Gilreath got some playing time in 2012, and his biggest advantage is his ability to return kicks. The Steelers are in need of a kick and punt returner and Gilreath will have a huge opportunity to become that guy for the team.